Sometimes they prevent people in dire circumstances from seeking needed care. But more often, they discourage abuse.

You should leave without your child but with a really smug look, like you’re so proud of your billionth trimester abortion (not sure how old your child is)

“ But more often, they discourage abuse.”

Oh, do they? Citation, please. Otherwise I’m calling your bold claim bullllfuckingshit.

Seems you care more about your ASSUMPTIONS than you do actual people. Gross.

You should write brochures for doctor’s offices.

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If Ronda Rousey could act, then yes please.

I’ve seen those arguments and agree. Many of them don’t recognize that they’re being influenced by the culture around them.

I guess I’d buy that argument more if the furious arguments and accusations of feminazi bullying didn’t reliably roll in on every single comment on this issue pointing out that the culture we live in has a profound effect on our choices.

This sadly applies to a lot of aspects of third wave feminism. You said it in your comment - we don’t make choices in a vacuum. So many feminists (especially on this site) will argue until they’re blue in the face trying to validate their choices as having nothing to do with the patriarchy, but it would be easier to…

It reminds me of the whole taking your husband’s name when you get married thing. As every Jezebel article on the subject illustrates, many if not most female readers either took their husband’s name or plan to, which is perfectly understandable. But way, way too many of them angrily insist that they did so completely…

I have a super short guy pal. Although, if anyone points out his Napoleon complex, he will start ranting about how Napoleon was taller than him. Ever since I met him in high school.

The whole point of acting is to pretend to be someone else.

Right? One of my very dear friends is getting married on a day I’m not able to attend (it’s very low-key and small, and all the invitations were given verbally, by which point I had already planned a vacation). I adore this lady and want to get her something that she’ll be able to look at forever, and remember that I…

Go hug your husband and count yourself lucky, lol.

How do people like this handle real life???? I really don’t undersand.

I can’t help but think that dear Cathy would be better off putting all her energy into getting a job rather than merging her life and finances with another underemployed person.

Wait, what? You don’t think Catherine has done anything wrong in this situation? Fuck your special day, Catherine, if you are defaulting on loans that you asked your aunt to cosign while asking for Kate Spade towels.

I agree. I don’t think the major problem is actually that the Aunt’s kid didn’t get a gift - it’s the irresponsibility that “Catherine” showed, both in not finishing college and financially, and the consequences this has had for the Aunt. It’s pretty clear that the Aunt is pissed as all hell about that situation, and…

I would just like to point something out for the benefit of those who do not know (I sure as hell didn’t), that some people put pricy items on their registry because you receive a discount on any unpurchased items after your wedding. My sister put a pot/pan set on there that cost like $350, but for the express purpose…

I don’t know, it seems like Anne might have some (well-placed) resentment at Mary for fucking with her financial situation as well, then having the nerve to ask for pricey shit.